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Girls’ Team Has Rewarding Year
Pamela Stewart
Kathy Rowley
The 1978-79 girls basketball season was a
rewarding one for both the coaches and the
players with four girls making the all Ports-mouth team. Ann Theus leading scorer and rebounder as a freshman made first team all Portsmouth and all tournament team. Kathy Rowley and Pam Stewart both juniors made second team and Julia Howard a sopho-more made honorable mention.
The team finished 6th in the district and will have all 12 players returning next year.
FRONT ROW: Pam Wright, Kathy Fulston, Ann Gillam, Kathy Rowley, Pam Stewart, Artressia Jones, Lisa Wright, Lynn Bohlman. BACK ROW: Johnelle Noll, Kay Johnston, Julia Howard, Ann Theus, Elsie Hill, Pam Taylor, Gwen Marrow, Kim Boone.
Ann Gillam
Elsie Hill
Gwen Marrow
Ann Theus
Johnelle Noll
Julia Hoawrd
Artressia Jones
Lisa Wright
Grapplers Show Improvement
The Varsity Wrestling Team lead by Jeremiah Farrow and Otis Baskerville ended their season in seventh place. The highlight of the season came early when the Prexie “Mat Men” placed third in the Portsmouth Christmas Tournament. Each wrestler played an important part in this success. Otis Baskerville was awarded the MVP Trophy at the tournament. Farrow and Baskerville both were champions in their weight classes. District Tournament time brought more success for individual matmen, Otis Baskerville placed 4th at 119, Steve Booker placed 4th at 126, Jeremiah Farrow placed 3rd at 145, and Tim Bonds placed 3rd at 98.
Otis Baskerville escapes from Churchland opponent.
Front Row: Steven Booker, John Brown, Otis Baskerville. Second Row: Coach McGinley, William Riddick, Joe Dunbar, Tim Bonds.
Above, Steven Booker outscores his man. At left, Otis Baskerville applies strength to control his opponent.
J.V. Season Impressive
Front: Bobby Mitchell, Deangelo Bailey, Rodger Pitman, Charlie Peete. Back: Coach Pittenger, Glen Artis, Edward Jordan, Cecil Harris, Channell McDaniels.
The J.V. wrestling team had an impressive season ending the year with a 8-3 record. Outstanding wrestlers were Bobby Mitchell, Edward Jordan, Channell McDaniel, and Deangelo Bailey.
Bobby Mitchell sets his Indian River opponent up for the navy ride.
Below, Channel McDaniels awaits the official’s call.
Fore!
Golfers Philip Hedgepeth, Ricky Fugate, Harry Marshall, and Tony Manzione show their style.
The 1978 Varsity Golf Team compiled a 3-6 record and finished seventh place in the district tournament. The team was lead by sophomore Ricky Fugate in the number one position, followed by senior Timmy Chrisman. Fugate qualified for the Eastern Region-al Tournament And just missed qualifying for the State Tournament. Chrisman missed Regionals by only a few strokes, due mainly to the fact that the tournament was played in a constant downpour.
Other members of the team were freshman Leon Bryant, and sophomores Tony Manzione and Harry Marshall. Preston Dezern, Mike Minick, and Steve Hedgepeth saw limited action.
Left to right: Coach Roberts, Ricky Fugate, Leon Bryant, Harry Marshall, Tony Manzione, and Philip Hedgepeth.
Service With A Smile
The outlook for the 1979 tennis team
is one of optimism. With four returning
lettermen, Billy Diggs, a sophomore; George Kozak, a senior; Mark Davis and Leslie Marcus, both juniors; the top six positions are nearly filled. The team won its first matches in four years last season, and Coach Roy Reel is expecting improvement over last year. Billy Diggs, a semifinalist in the district tournament last year, is a major contender for the district crown in 1979.
Leslie Marcus, Chris Newton, George Kozak, Billy Diggs, Renee Inman, David Roulac, Rayford Walker, Coach Roy Reel
Two-fisted backhands are Leslie Marcus’ forte.
Driving a forehand deep into the. opposing court is Coach Reel.
Newcomers Rayford Walker and Renee Inman work on their doubles play.
Following through after a first serve is Billy Diggs.
George Kozak gets full extension on a flat serve.
David Rhoulac has faith in Chris Newton’s tennis ability.
